Hiking Waterdown Bruce Trail – Smokey Hollow

HIKE TITLE

 Waterdown Bruce Trail – Smokey Hollow

DATE

Tuesday September 2, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Waterdown Bruce Trail

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Bruce Trail Crossing at Hwy. #6 Tunnel

Old Guelph Rd. dead end. Off Patterson Rd.

Km. 65.8 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30.

(map 9)

Bruce Trail - Highway 6 Tunnel

DISTANCE

15 - 17 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

4 – 5 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Typical BRUCE Trail – Rocky, Steep climbs and “mud?”

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with a loop.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A challenging hike!

There are some long uphills on this one.

Enjoy the main Bruce trail as we head east from #6. Lots of ups and downs and beautiful ravines. We will follow Grindstone Creek up to the falls in Waterdown and then see the urban centres of Hamilton and Burlington from above. The community trails of Clappison Woods are an option (if it’s not too hot.)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. A hot day means 2 Litres of water min.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!